Big, soft bakery-style M&M cookies filled with festive red and green candy \u2013 this is the PERFECT Christmas cookie! <\/em><\/p>\n There\u2019s just something about a big, bakery-style cookie that feels extra special \u2014 and these\u00a0Christmas M&M Cookies deliver that wow factor every time! Inspired by the oversized, soft-baked cookies from shops like Crumbl and Cookie Co., these homemade treats are thick, chewy, and packed with chocolate-y M&M candy pieces in festive red and green.<\/p>\n The buttery cookie base bakes up soft in the center with slightly crisp edges \u2014 the perfect texture combination. And with all those colorful M&Ms, they look right at home on any holiday cookie tray. We spent weeks perfecting this recipe, so they would give you that bakery taste, without having to pay $6 per cookie!<\/p>\n Whip up a batch to share with neighbors, gift to teachers, or enjoy fresh out of the oven with a glass of milk. Whether you\u2019re baking for a Christmas party or just craving a sweet holiday treat, these M&M Cookies are guaranteed to spread a little extra cheer!\u00a0<\/p>\n For your convenience in recreating this recipe, I\u2019ve added shop-able ingredient and supply links where possible.\u00a0Read our disclosure policy\u00a0here.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n If you tried this recipe and loved it too, please rate it! We\u2019d love to hear what you think.<\/p>\n Want to Save This Recipe?<\/p>\n Enter your email & I\u2019ll send it to your inbox.\u00a0Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!<\/em><\/p>\n By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from The Soccer Mom Blog<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Big, soft bakery-style M&M cookies filled with festive red and green candy \u2013 this is the PERFECT Christmas cookie!<\/span><\/p>\n Prep Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cook Time<\/span>17 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Total Time<\/span>27 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Course: <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/p>\n Keyword: <\/span>Christmas, cookies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Servings: <\/span>16<\/span><\/p>\n Calories: <\/span>359<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Author: <\/span>Stacey aka the Soccer Mom<\/span><\/p>\n Cost: <\/span>$10<\/span><\/p>\n Mixing bowls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cookie sheet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Parchment paper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stand mixer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n In a separate bowl, mix together butter and both sugars, until just mixed and most of butter has blended, but don\u2019t over mix the butter. You want the butter to remain as cold as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mix in the rest of the wet ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mix half of the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients. Once that is incorporated, mix in the rest. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Toss the M&Ms in a little bit of flour.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fold the M&Ms into the cookie dough.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Portion out 6 Tablespoons worth of dough per cookie onto a lined baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each one. We did 4-5 cookies per pan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Calories: <\/span>359<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>51<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Protein: <\/span>4<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fat: <\/span>16<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>10<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span>3<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Trans Fat: <\/span>0.5<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>67<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>324<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>107<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>30<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin A: <\/span>431<\/span>IU<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin C: <\/span>0.1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Calcium: <\/span>60<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Iron: <\/span>2<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You might also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best Christmas Cookie Recipes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"holding](\"https:\/\/thesoccermomblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christmas-MM-Cookies-1.jpg\")
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\nPro Tip:<\/strong> Press extra holiday M&Ms on top before baking for picture-perfect cookies.
Yield:<\/strong> Makes about 16 large bakery-style cookies.
Storage:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container at room temp 4\u20135 days, or freeze baked cookies up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
Variations:<\/strong> Add \u00bd cup chopped dark chocolate for extra richness.
Chilling:<\/strong> Chill dough at least 3 hours (or overnight) to keep cookies thick and prevent spreading.
Make Ahead:<\/strong> Freeze dough balls up to 2 months; bake from frozen, adding 1\u20132 minutes to bake time.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nPin our M&M Christmas Cookie Recipe on Pinterest:<\/h2>\n
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